Recorded 3 sacks in Eagles win vs. Washington

PHILADELPHIA, PA (WLBT) - Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

The Yazoo City grad and former Mississippi State All-American recorded three sacks in the Eagles win over Washington Sunday. Their victory, coupled with Minnesota’s loss, earned them a spot in the playoffs. Cox finished the regular season with a career-high 10.5 sacks.

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